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Police-CRPF Clash with Maoists in Kolhan Forest, INR1 Crore Reward on Besra

4/29/2026

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A joint police and Central Reserve Police Force team was searching the Kolhan forest when a clash erupted.
Security forces and Maoist insurgents exchanged fire near Boroi in West Singhbhum district on April 29, 2026.
West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police Amit Renu said officials could not identify the Maoist faction involved.
Police said only politburo member Misir Besra remains active in the area and carries a INR1 crore reward.

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A joint police and Central Reserve Police Force team was searching the Kolhan forest when a clash erupted.
Security forces and Maoist insurgents exchanged fire near Boroi in West Singhbhum district on April 29, 2026.
West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police Amit Renu said officials could not identify the Maoist faction involved.
Police said only politburo member Misir Besra remains active in the area and carries a INR1 crore reward.